Clinical Associate (CNA), Med/Surg Telemetry - Full-Time, Nights

Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital as a Clinical Associate (CNA) in the Med/Surg Telemetry unit. Here, you will prepare patients and assist with meals while providing direct patient care necessary to meet the personal, physical, and comfort needs of the patient. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

With the leadership of the Manager and the Clinical Supervisor, the CA performs assigned supportive work in connection with the delivery of patient care, including functional tasks and skills. They will utilize interactive processes which will exceed the expectation of patients, physicians, families, or significant others, provides high-quality, cost-effective care and treatment. They will demonstrate necessary skills and knowledge to provide care for patients according to unit specific competencies as appropriate to the age of the patients served, as delineated in the Center's Scope of Care.

Essential Job Functions

Promotes the values and mission of Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Promotes clinical excellence and service
Acts as a patient/family advocate
Provide comfort measures and assistance to patient and family
Performs hourly rounds on patients and meets needs as appropriate
Demonstrates the necessary skills and knowledge to provide care for patients according to unit specific Scope of Care
Understands Growth and Development and responds effectively to the unique needs of specific patient populations
With the leadership of the staff nurse, follows plan of care by completing assigned tasks related to direct patient care
Assists with admissions by setting up patient rooms, orienting patients to rooms, obtaining height, weight, temperature, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure (in both arms when applicable), changing clothing, labeling, and storing personal care items
Observes and follows infection control policies and procedures in accordance with infection control policy

Required Qualifications

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
High school diploma or equivalent
Completed Medical Terminology Course
Past or current experience in an acute care hospital setting

Position Details

Job Type/FTE: Full-Time (0.9 FTE)
Shift: Nights (12 hour shifts)
Work Location: Onsite
Unit/Department: Med/Surg Telemetry
CBA Code: SEIU

Why Join Us

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities.

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.

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